Hello everyone ! 4004 questions......

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:51 am

Since we're talking about 4004's....does anyone know what a fair price would be for the blue 4004 on the Bay right now?...Or where another one might be found?

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:58 am

Dane....did you see my post in the other thread where I said the reserve on that Laredo was $1600 last time it was up?

I know someone that is looking to sell a Midnight 4004L with the p/u's spaced away from the neck for a reasonable price. I'll email them so they can contact you.

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:13 am

I saw that post Brian. I've got a thing for midnight though, although the trans red or fireglo looks pretty sweet too. Ya, have your friend get in touch with me..pics too if possible and thanks!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:18 am

I emailed him. He is a Forumite that offered it to me when I posted that I was looking for one......then the V63 popped up. I'd post his info but it isn't my place to do so. It looks very nice and as a bonus has a maple fretboard.

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:45 pm

Brian, I just got off the phone with Ron S. and should have that 4004 MID on it's way to me by the end of the week. When you mentioned the maple board I wasn't too crazy about the idea, but when I saw the pics, I was sold. It really does look different for a RIC, and as everyone knows, I like DIFFERENT. I love this place! Thanks dude!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:33 pm

The maple board is wonderful. That is the best thing about my Ci.....I don't know what else it could be but it just feels effortless to play. All of Rics are setup the same but the Ci just stands out.

Congrats....I'm happy for both of you!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:10 pm

I have a 93 4004L and a 98 4004ci both with the maple fretboards ... they are both cool ...

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:12 pm

Ooh, never saw a MID with a maple fretboard, can't wait to see this one!

Dane, congrats, sounds like you're getting a very cool bass.

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:20 pm

I love happy endings! Thanks again Dane.

BTW, here's a picture of my now soon to be departed:

relayer4u · Post by **relayer4u** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:26 pm

Sweet!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:38 pm

WOW!

I gotta get me one of the older Laredo's. Shoulda jumped on that red one!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:26 pm

maple necks on a 4004 ...

relayer4u · Post by **relayer4u** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:28 pm

Very nice Heffe!

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:42 pm

Ron, that Midnight is interesting; maple fretboard, but pickups in the lowered position. Can you tell me what year that was made? I've been under the impression that the change in fretboard material and pickup position happened concurrently, but . . . ?

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:58 pm

This will probably be the least modified bass I have. Other than a change to concentric controls and stereo, I will change nothing.